Ram Rahim verdict: Death toll increases to three in Sirsa

Sirsa (Haryana) [India], August 26 (ANI): Another person succumbed to injuries in Sirsa, taking the death toll to three in the district, in the violence that erupted in the states of Haryana and Punjab, shortly after the verdict convicting Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh of rape on Friday.

In addition to this, 29 people died in the violence in Panchkula, six of them due to bullet injuries.

Section 144 has been imposed in Panchkula where the verdict was delivered. Heavy security forces were deployed in the area as well.

The Haryana Police on Friday said that the situation in Panchkula district is under control following the ruckus that took place after the conviction of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh by a Special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Court of Panchkula.

The Deputy General of Police (DGP), BS Sandhu, while addressing the media said, "The situation in Panchkula district is under control. The Haryana Police has been successful to control the crowd after the court verdict was announced."

In another update, Western Railways have cancelled six trains and partially cancelled two trains in the wake of law and order situation in Punjab and Haryana.

Following are other updates related to the case:

- Curfew has been imposed in Sangrur, security stepped up after violent protests by Dera followers in Punjab.

- Section 144 imposed in Uttarakhand's Nainital

- Baghpat District Magistrate directs all schools in the region to remain closed today in Uttar Pradesh

- Delhi Transport Corporation has suspended bus services to NCR due to incidents of arson.